Pit run is unmanufactured gravel that is dug out of the hillside. It has rock up to 8", but typically 6" and less. It is used as a base for roads and driveways and should be placed in layers 12" thick or more.
Road mix material is also known as road gravel, aggregate base, and 3/4" minus. By any name, it is still a product with a specific size and gradation. The base material is primarily used in driveways and pathways and is an excellent wet weather product. It allows the stormwater to be shed and keeps the roadbed from becoming a bed of mud. Commercial uses include foundation, parking lots, and driveways.
Crushed, fractured rock with a particle size of ¾" without fines. A clean-looking crushed rock chip for pathways or free-draining applications.
Crushed, fractured rock with a particle size of 3/8" without fines. A clean-looking crushed rock chip for pathways or free-draining applications.
Pea gravel is perfect for your landscaping needs. It can be used for infill, stopping weed growth, playground, pipe bedding, etc. Here are a few basic ways to use pea gravel for landscaping; walkways paired with various other stones, separating garden beds, top layers for retaining walls, safe and tidy dog runs, and the base for a fire pit.
This gravel is unique, affordable, and highly versatile. Although slightly more significant than its 3/8" counterpart. 3/4 natural round can be used for decorative landscaping, driveways, footpaths, play areas, and water features.
Understanding Sand Terminology
Fines: tiny particles. Fines help materials compact but can also make materials dusty or dirty.
Graded: when sand is put through a specifically chosen set of screens to attain a specific distribution of sizes.
Evenly Graded: when most particles are within a limited size range.
Washed Sand: Sand is washed with water using special equipment, which removes some dust-creating fines.
Understanding Sand Terminology
Fines: tiny particles. Fines help materials compact but can also make materials dusty or dirty.
Graded: when sand is put through a specifically chosen set of screens to attain a specific distribution of sizes.
Evenly Graded: when most particles are within a limited size range.
Washed Sand: Sand is washed with water using special equipment, which removes some dust-creating fines.